Map of Southeast Asia
Religion and Culture
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History of Southeast Asia
100

Which Regions in South Asia are most likely to flood?

The low lying areas-areas that are barely above sea level like the land in the country of Bangladesh.

100

Describe Hinduism.  Which nations in South Asia are predominantly Hindu?

Hinduism is a religion that began in the modern day nation of India which has three images of Gods-Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

100

Which nations in South Asia are the most populated?

India is the most populous nation in the region

100

What religion believes in reincarnation?

Hinduism 

100

What of the world is India located?

Southeast Asia

200

Define a Monsoon.  What impact does it have on South Asia?

A monsoon is a seasonal wind; this seasonal wind will either bring rains or dry conditions depending on where the monsoon winds begins

200

Which religion believes in reincarnation, dharma, and karma?

Which animal is scared?

Hindus 

cows are scared.

200

Name two of the predominant rivers in India.


Why is it polluted? 

Ganges River, Indus River


Sewer waste, animal, people, and industrial waste are deposit in the river

200

In Southeast Asia what religion believes in monothesis God?

Muslim 

200

Indian culture developed in what valley?

Indus Valley

300

Describe the summer monsoon in South Asia? Name two countries affected by the monsoon.

The summer monsoon bring rain to countries like India and Bangladesh which in many cases cause flooding.

300

Describe Islam.  Which nations in South Asia are predominantly Muslim?  

monothestic religion 5 pillars, one God, pray 5 times a day facing Mecca; pilgrammage to Mecca once in lifetime, fast from Sun up to sun down during holy month of Ramadan, give to charity 

Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Maldives 

300

Country         GDP     Life Expectancy    Literacy Rate

Bangladesh   $472         63                       41%

India             $1,089     65                        61%

Sri Lanka       $1,729     74                        92%

Bhutan          $1,576     66                         47%

Nepal            $1,190     66                          53%

Which nation in South Asia is least developed?

Bangladesh

300

Which religion believe live after death you will be reborn in a form from previous life?

Hinduism 

300

True of False?

The Indian civilization dates back 4,500. years ago?

True

400

Describe the winter monsoon in South Asia. 

Name two countries affected by Monsoon; the Winter monsoons will bring dry conditions to India and Bangladesh; but will bring rains to the nation of Sri Lanka
400

What is Dharma? 

What is Karma?

Dharma is Moral duties to Gods, family, society

Karma is Deeds in one life affect your social position in the next life

400

What is Outsourcing?  Give an example of where and why this is happening?

When a company hires workers or other companies outside of the country to produce a product because it is cheaper to hire workers elsewhere.

This has happened in manufacturing of products and in sewing of clothing.

400

Which religion practices praying five times a day toward Mecca, giver alms to the poor, fast from sun up to sun down, make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in your lifetime

Muslim 

400

True of False?

Pakistan was once part of India?

True

500

What is the mouth of a River?  What is the source of a river? What impact do the Himalayas have on South Asia?

the mouth is where a river enters a large body of water ends.

The source of a river is where the river begins or starts

the Himalayas act as a barrier to this region and create a subcontinent

500

What is the caste system?


What is reincarnation?

Caste System-an outlaw system that separated people in society based on their jobs


Reincarnation cycle of being born, dying, and being reborn

500

Why is the population growing in much of South Asia?

Better medicine, declining death rates, lower infant mortality, and continued high birth rates have lead to many nations in the region to increase in their population

500

Which religion have three images of Gods- Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva?

Hinduism

500

What religion originated from India?

Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism originated from India